Global May 2019

New Royal Baby Arrives

Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, welcomed a new arrival—a healthy baby boy weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces. The baby’s name and other details will be shared in the coming days.

Global May 2019

US To Make 30K More Visas Available

The U.S. plans to make 30,000 more visas available to foreign seasonal workers through the end of September (but only to those who’ve had visas before, over the last three fiscal years).

Global May 2019

DeVos Says Teachers Walk Off Job Too Often

Betsy DeVos said that teachers should protest on “adult time” about pay and school conditions, so students wouldn’t be hurt. She said that teachers are walking off the job too often.

Global May 2019

Meeting Scheduled On New Immigration Plan

GOP senators and President Donald Trump are scheduled to have a meeting to discuss the new immigration plan from the White House.

Global May 2019

ICE To Train Officers To Serve Warrants

Immigration And Customs Enforcement or ICE is planning to train some sheriff’s deputies to serve federal warrants. The American Civil Liberties Union or ACLU is condemning this plan.

Global May 2019

Court Rules Asylum Seekers Wait In Mexico

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that President Donald Trump can make those seeking asylum wait in Mexico for immigration court hearings.

Global May 2019

Migrants At Border Top 100K

Migrants apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border topped 100,000 for the second month in a row with Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost saying that the numbers were "off the charts.”

Global May 2019

Full-Time Faculty; Top 4 Featured Jobs

Brookhaven College is looking for full-time faculty in its nursing department and is one of the top four featured jobs on Hispanic Outlook’s job board.

Finance May 2019

Dartmouth College Gets $10M Donation

Dartmouth College’s The Call to Lead campaign is getting a major boost thanks to a $10 million donation from alumni Molly and Gregg Engles.

Hispanic Community May 2019

Cubans Trying To Enter US Via Mexico

Escalating numbers of Cubans are trying to enter the U.S. via Mexico in part because of deteriorating living conditions in Cuba and loosened travel restrictions in Central America.

Finance May 2019

Prospanica Foundation’s Scholarships

The Prospanica Foundation Program offers scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $5,000. Further information is available at https://www.prospanica.org/page/scholarships

Global May 2019

Migrant Child Dies In US Custody

A 2½-year-old boy has died in U.S. custody after crossing the border, according to a Guatemalan official. The migrant child had a high fever and difficulty breathing.

Financing May 2019

New Technology Scholarship Fund

Ralph Baer, who led the team who developed the first home video game console, has left a new legacy through his family: a scholarship fund.

Global May 2019

$40M Free Lunch Program Expansion

Oregon has signed off on the largest expansion of a state’s school lunch program. The $40 million expansion will guarantee 60% of its public schools will be covered by the program.

Health Care May 2019

Health Care For Immigrants In US Illegally

Lawmakers in California are planning to consider proposals that will offer government-funded health care to adult immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally.